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Household size in ZIP 91902
| Period | ZIP 91902 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.15 | 2.98 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.15 | 2.99 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.02 | 2.86 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 91902 are large by national standards, averaging 3.02 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.96, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 91902
| Period | ZIP 91902 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2 | 36.1 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.6 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.5 | 37.8 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.2 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.0 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.2, ZIP 91902 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.2, as it has nationally. ZIP 91902 is older than the great majority of California ZIP codes.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 91902
| Period | ZIP 91902 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 11.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 11.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 10.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 10.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.4% of households in ZIP 91902, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 91902
Renters in ZIP 91902
| Period | ZIP 91902 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 44.1% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.6% | 46.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.2% | 46.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.0% | 45.4% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 91902 is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over three in ten owners (31.1%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 91902
| Period | ZIP 91902 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 7.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 7.1% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.4% of homes in ZIP 91902 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.1 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 49 have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 91902
| Period | ZIP 91902 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1977 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1978 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1979 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1981 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 91902 are the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1980. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the southwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 91902
| Period | ZIP 91902 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,672 | $1,408 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,740 | $1,481 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,096 | $1,868 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,007 | $2,468 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$335 | +$1,061 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 91902 pays $2,007 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the San Diego area overall ($2,468). Rents are up $335 a month from 2006–10, a 20% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 91902
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 91902
| Period | ZIP 91902 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.7% | 33.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.7% | 34.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.0% | 38.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.4% | 42.8% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 91902 (43.4%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. That is in line with the rest of the San Diego area. The share with a degree is up 4.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 91902
| Period | ZIP 91902 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.8% | 84.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.4% | 85.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.5% | 87.3% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.1% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 91902 is a bit above the national rate: 92.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 91902
| Period | ZIP 91902 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 9.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 6.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.2%, unemployment in ZIP 91902 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the San Diego area as a whole (6.1%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 91902 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 91902 | 3.02 | 45.2 | 8.4% | 21.0% | 3.4% | 1980 | $2,007 | 43.4% | 92.1% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 92139 | 3.45 | 37.2 | 14.7% | 42.3% | 7.5% | 1976 | $2,368 | 25.4% | 86.4% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 91910 | 2.95 | 38.8 | 14.7% | 50.5% | 6.7% | 1973 | $2,343 | 27.4% | 83.4% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 91913 | 3.53 | 37.0 | 11.2% | 29.6% | 5.3% | 2004 | $2,971 | 44.0% | 93.5% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 92114 | 3.59 | 38.8 | 16.1% | 29.1% | 3.6% | 1971 | $2,095 | 22.2% | 82.1% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 91914 | 3.43 | 41.9 | 10.1% | 20.5% | 4.5% | 2003 | $3,307 | 53.5% | 95.0% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 91950 | 3.13 | 37.4 | 19.0% | 64.3% | 8.0% | 1968 | $1,765 | 16.9% | 76.6% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 91977 | 3.20 | 37.4 | 13.0% | 35.5% | 4.4% | 1975 | $2,068 | 28.4% | 88.3% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 91911 | 3.39 | 38.1 | 16.2% | 47.7% | 7.7% | 1973 | $2,236 | 19.5% | 78.8% | 11.1% |
| ZIP 91915 | 3.36 | 36.3 | 15.0% | 28.6% | 4.2% | 2006 | $2,798 | 50.7% | 94.4% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 91945 | 3.25 | 36.5 | 12.9% | 46.8% | 4.8% | 1966 | $2,278 | 20.1% | 89.0% | 6.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 91902. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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